The average bus between Chester and Bootle takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Bootle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Chester and Bootle. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bootle at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 31m • 1 change
2h 35m • 1 change
2h 21m • 1 change
2h 38m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chester to Bootle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange station and arriving at Marlborough Road station via Queen Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Chester to Bootle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Bootle bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marlborough Road station.
The distance between Chester and Bootle is 31.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marlborough Road via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 22m.